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Chapter 3 - Islamic Applications towards Public Health Policies: A Brief Perspective

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2025

By
Amal I. Khalil ,
Neama Y. Hantira  and
Howieda Fouly
Edited by
Basil H. Aboul-Enein ,
G. Hussein Rassool ,
Nada Benajiba ,
Joshua Bernstein  and
MoezAlIslam E. Faris
Basil H. Aboul-Enein
Affiliation:
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
G. Hussein Rassool
Affiliation:
Charles Sturt University
Nada Benajiba
Affiliation:
Ibn Tofail University
Joshua Bernstein
Affiliation:
A. T. Still University of Health Sciences
MoezAlIslam E. Faris
Affiliation:
Applied Science Private University
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Summary

This chapter discusses the Islamic perspectives on public health which emphasize the promotion of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Islamic teachings encourage preventive measures such as personal hygiene, nutritious food, and spiritual rituals. Islamic leaders stress the importance of providing accessible health care to all individuals, caring for vulnerable populations, and incorporating Islamic teachings and ethical values into modern medical knowledge. Contemporary Islamic perspectives prioritize preventive measures, accessible health care, addressing social determinants of health, community responsibility, and ethical medical practice.

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Public healthpoliciescultureeducational program
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Contemporary Islamic Perspectives in Public Health , pp. 19 - 24
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2025

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